On September 26th, 2011, at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance we took the time to celebrate the re-designation of our hospital as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO), as awarded by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). It was nice to take a couple of hours from a very busy schedule to meet with members of the team and celebrate one of our successes.
As one of the original 21 healthcare organizations in Ontario to receive this designation we are especially proud to have been able to maintain this prestigious status. Being a Best Practice Spotlight Organization requires CKHA to implement and sustain evidence based “Best Practices” in the care we provide to our patients. CKHA has been successful in implementing and sustaining a number of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines including but not limited to: Client Centred Care, Assessment & Management of Pain, Nursing Management of Hypertension, Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult, Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers, and Stroke Assessment Across the Continuum of Care.
We have heard a number of stories from patients and families advising us of how knowing CKHA as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization has provided them assurances that CKHA does provide safe, quality evidence based care. Awards like these are a reminder we are meeting our vision: An Exceptional Community Hospital: Setting Standards - Exceeding Expectations. Follow the link below to see the video.
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